Sous Chef

About the role

At Maggiano's, we believe great food brings people together. Our scratch-made Italian-American classics and warm, family-style hospitality have made us a destination for life's most meaningful moments.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring seamless execution during service
• Coach and develop line cooks, prep cooks, and kitchen Teammates
• Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards across all menu items
• Perform line checks to guarantee every dish meets Maggiano's specifications
• Manage food production, prep lists, and inventory to minimize waste
• Uphold sanitation and food safety standards in compliance with health regulations
• Step into any kitchen station as needed to support the team during high-volume periods
• Collaborate with leadership to control food costs and drive operational excellence

Requirements

• 2+ years of culinary leadership experience in a full-service restaurant
• Strong command of Italian-American cuisine and classic cooking techniques
• Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate a kitchen team
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health code compliance
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Qualifications

• Able to move throughout the restaurant, retrieve items from shelves and storage areas, and transport supplies weighing up to 30 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation

Skills

• Leadership skills
• Training and development abilities
• Food safety and sanitation knowledge
• Flexibility to work various shifts

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with performance-based bonus opportunities
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Disability coverage
• Career growth and advancement opportunities across Brinker brands
• Best You EDU™ education and tuition assistance programs
• Team Member dining discounts and PerkSpot discount program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing resources

Pay

Competitive compensation with performance-based bonus opportunities

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate various shifts